Dear Erma Bombeck in Heaven - What the Hell?! by Jillian Van Hefty
In this wickedly observant and warmly irreverent book, Jillian Van Hefty imagines writing letters to the late, great Erma Bombeck, reporting back from a world that seems to have lost its mind while insisting it's "living its best life." With Bombeck's spirit hovering somewhere between heaven and a perfectly organized junk drawer, Van Hefty skewers modern life's absurdities-from aging and plastic surgery to trendy diets, trendy parents, and the ever-expanding list of things we're apparently doing wrong. The result is a hilarious, sharp, and unexpectedly tender reflection on how much has changed-and how little we've actually figured out. Like Bombeck herself, Van Hefty has the rare gift of holding up a mirror that doesn't just show us who we are, but makes us laugh while we recognize ourselves staring back. As Erma Bombeck's son Matthew notes, the book answers the question so many fans have wondered: What would Erma have written about today? Emmy-winning writer and producer Mike Reiss, The Simpsons, calls it "so funny, sharp and sweet, I'm angry I didn't write it myself." And Erma's son Andy agrees that the book would have made his mother laugh-and helps keep her legacy alive by reminding us of the greatest gift she gave her readers: the ability to laugh at ourselves and at life in all its ridiculous glory. For longtime Erma fans and new readers alike, Dear Erma Bombeck in Heaven, What the Hell?! is a joyful, comforting, and uproarious reminder that no matter how strange the world gets, humor is still our best survival skill.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781966323570 |
| ISBN 10 | 1966323573 |
| Title | Dear Erma Bombeck in Heaven - What the Hell?! |
| Author | Jillian Van Hefty |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Flint Hills Publishing |
| Year published | 2026-04-01 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |